Some beaches on Staten Island damaged by Superstorm Sandy are getting some restoration help.

Gov. Cuomo said the state is targeting $5.9 million toward raising sand levels including dune restoration at New Dorp Beach, South Beach, Cedar Grove and Oakwood. The funding is coming from the Federal Emergency Management Agency.

The contract for the work is expected to be given out shortly, with the work to start soon after it has been awarded.

Cuomo announced the project on Saturday.

(AP)